A driver has been arrested on suspicion of dangerous driving after a young motorcyclist was killed on the A1307.

Passing motorists found the biker in his 20s around 3.30am yesterday (August 29) and he was pronounced dead at the scene.

Police believe the crash was the result of a hit-and-run and have arrested a 23-year-old man from Norwich on suspicion of dangerous driving and failing to stop after a collision.

The A1307 remained closed for hours while officers investigated the crash

A Cambridgeshire police spokesperson said: "A man has been arrested in connection with a fatal collision in Linton yesterday (August 29).

"The 23-year-old man from Norwich was arrested yesterday afternoon on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving and failing to stop after a collision. He was taken to Parkside Police Station where he remains in custody."

Police closed the A1307 between Horseheath and Linton for over 14 hours while officers investigated the crash.